Small Business ~ Financial Systems
For your small business to succeed in Australia you need to have a good financial system in place. Do you?from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant
Question : What is the best way to find an accountant who specialises in our field of business?
We are a small business (independent contractor) who needs help with tax issues and day to day finance. We don't want to get ripped off again. We want to grow and move forward. We have made mistakes in the past, like most people, but need someone we can trust. Friends and family are no help [...]
MYOB ~ Tax Code Reconciliation Issue
ScenarioProblemWorking on the latest version of MYOB, using a file yet to be activated. When I run the COMPANY DATA AUDITOR, the Reconcile Tax code details with linked accounts displays an Out of Balance amount for the GST Paid.Tax Code Reconciliation Exceptions01/01/07 to 31/3/072-3030 GST PaidExpected Account balance on 31/3/07 -$12152.41Actual Account balance on 31/3/07 [...]
Here are some things to consider when choosing your name:-
Are you starting the business, with the intention of selling the business down the track? It may be easier to sell a generically named business, than one with your own personal name.You know what your business intends to do, in its first year, but from my experience dealing with businesses, what they start doing and [...]
Gaining exposure in the blogger world
Technorati Profilefrom Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant
Useful websites for assisting with SEO optimisation
Google AdWords Keyword Tool Google Insights Yahoo tool to find your website’s inbound links http://www.yahoo.com and enter the following search term: linkdomain:www.yoursite.com.au SEO BOOK – subscribe for free 7 day course Google Analytics Google Local Business Centre from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant
Accounting Expert Guest Lectures at Universities
I'm often asked to give guest lectures at universities on the topic of Accounting + Innovation. Guest lectures are a great way to provide students with more interactive learning opportunities. These guest lectures also allow me to make contributions back into the classroom and share my knowledge, experiences, the realities of work, field questions or [...]
Usefule Business Websites & Links
I have listed the main websites/links at the side, though here is a list of secondary websites that you may also find useful;http://www.cosboa.org/webs/cosboa/cosboaweb.nsf/The is widely recognised as the peak body of small business organisations, industry groups and individual firms in Australia. This site provides information for members, and the general public about the Council and [...]
Youngcare & In Control Group round up the Business Seminar Series
On Monday 11th December the Morningside Development Association Inc. presents its final instalment in the Business Owners Bootcamp Seminar Series, and we have left the best for last.Our presenters;Simon Lockyer is the founding director and CEO of Youngcare a charity with the mission of "To provide a dignified and relevant lifestyle for young people requiring [...]
Speach given at Association of Certified Chartered Accountants All Day Seminar for Small Businesses in Brisbane, Australia
Speech given at “CIMA/ ACCA Full Day CPD” 2nd December 2006Good Morning,My name is Heather Smith I run a small business called ANISE Consulting, and I am here today to talk about MYOB software.Topics to be covered : -An overview of MYOB software in Australia, and the range of products available.An general outline of how [...]